How to Connect WhatsApp to BotWave
Prerequisites
- A WhatsApp account on your phone
- A web browser on your computer or phone
Connection Steps
- Sign up / Log in at botwave.online
- Go to your Dashboard
- Click "Connect WhatsApp"
- A QR code will appear on screen
- On your phone, open WhatsApp
- Go to Settings > Linked Devices > Link a Device
- Scan the QR code shown on the dashboard
- Wait 5-10 seconds for the connection to establish
- You'll see a green "Connected" status
After Connecting
- Your bot automatically works in all your groups
- Test it by typing
!pingin any group - Type
!helpto see all available commands
Troubleshooting
QR code expired? Click "Refresh QR" to get a new one. QR codes expire after 60 seconds.
Connection drops after a few hours? This usually means your phone lost internet connection. Make sure your phone stays connected to WiFi or data. BotWave uses WhatsApp's Linked Devices feature, which requires your phone to have internet.
"Session already exists" error? Go to WhatsApp > Settings > Linked Devices and remove the old BotWave session. Then try connecting again.
Bot not responding in groups?
Make sure you're using the ! prefix. Type !ping to test. If it still doesn't work, check that the bot session is showing as "Active" in your dashboard.